GyMathics is an interactive math and exercise workout video for kids, made by Exploracise.  This DVD targets 2nd-5th grade levels, which is pretty cool because the kid sphere in our home is 1st through 5th grade.  Ironically, my first grader loved this video more than everyone combined.  There are simple math concepts practiced during this upbeat and fun workout.  He could easily follow the math answers on the screen as they chanted and kept up very well with the exercises.  He said he “loved everything about it!” and when asked what he did not like said, “I loved everything about it!”  We have done other exercise and stretching videos but he was bored with them and was not motivated to follow along, so this was a pleasant surprise.

My 3rd grader totally loved the video as well and most enjoyed the stretching exercises.  My 5th grader, who is dripping with tween coolness made fun of the DVD and said it was “babyish.”  I decided to ignore her and left the room to see what they would do on their own.  When I returned she was laughing and following along with the video, so there you have it.

Anyway, while doing the second half of the workout with the kiddos, I wondered how our farming ancestors would have responded to the idea of a workout video.  They got all the workout they needed and more back in the day, including the children, laboring long, hard hours.  Well, times have changed and none of us get the kind of total body workout anymore, not even our kids.  I think incorporating this into our schedule would be fun and give them an energy outlet.  God knows they need it.  I know I do.  I spent 20 minutes jump-roping with them yesterday and I can hardly move today.  What is up with that?

So what can you expect from GyMathics?  While getting a full workout you will practice place values, repeating patterns, perpendicular and parallel lines and a host of other concepts.  The end of the video brings a lot of positive comments encouraging kids to work hard to accomplish their goals and so forth.  You  can purchaseGyMathics online at their website for $24.99

I was given this DVD by GyMathics in exchange for my honest opinion.  I was not paid for this review.